Wade vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Wade Rank #341

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Edward mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and Edward boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.